Mr. Chestnut, who was barred last year over an endorsement deal with a vegan-meat company, and Miki Sudo easily won their respective contests but did not break records.

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Firework displays can harm animals and create bursts of pollution with lingering effects, but there are ways to mitigate them.

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Liam and Noel Gallagher seem ready to put aside their brotherly rivalry and play the first date of their band’s long-awaited comeback tour.

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There are serious questions about the wisdom and durability of President Trump’s policies, but on his terms, he can point to a string of accomplishments.

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Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the civil war, as the country grapples with the worst drought in decades.

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While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered.

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The band hasn’t played a show since 2009, but the quarreling Gallaghers kept their names in the news by mastering the art of the troll, on social media and beyond.

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Supporting Palestine Action will be punishable by up to 14 years in prison under government plans to make them a proscribed terrorist group

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Jesse Motlop drew an emotional reaction from fans on both sides of the globe following his tribute to Liverpool striker Diogo Jota, who was tragically killed in a car accident earlier this week.

The joint bulletin warned the public to stay vigilant, particularly if attending major July 4 celebrations.

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Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia are also looking to move on.

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Get bestselling models from Ninja, Tefal and more for a fraction of the price

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We’ve found the best early deals on some of our tried and tested favourites

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It’s the most anticipated tour date in recent memory, bringing Noel and Liam Gallagher back together on stage for the first time since 2009. See it unfold here – from setlist to stadium singalongs

While the Oasis subreddit is overspilling with speculation and excitement about the first gigs of the reunion tour, the Cardiff subreddit has been driven up the wall by banal questions from non-locals about travel logistics. It’s inspired increasingly deranged spoof posts about the so-called Organisation for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards, that green Oasis® foam used for floral arrangements, the fruity soft drink Oasis and where you can weigh your sister in the city … geddit … oh-weigh-sis.

Fans have been soaking up the atmosphere – though I’m not sure that cardboard Liam is too happy about it.

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Here’s what we know about next week’s big summer sale

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Keep your cupboards fully stocked with our pick of early Amazon deals

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Bombshell court filings shed new light on a situation that roiled the city of Cohoes, which is located about 150 miles north of New York City

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I’ve spotted some early deals on hot brushes, IPL machines and more

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Lord Woodley, who acknowledged his bill to resentence IPP prisoners will not succeed, challenged James Timpson to explain why the government won’t end ‘appalling torture sentences’

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Sarina Wiegman’s defending champions step into the unknown at Euro 2025 with a crunch opening match against France

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LL Cool J isn’t Doin’ It. The rapper announced on his Instagram that he’s dropping out of Philly’s Wawa Welcome America celebration over the union strike. Watch the full video to see why he canceled on the July 4th event. Subscribe to our YouTube for the latest on all your favorite stars.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's camp Friday said the fact that mayoral foe Zohran Mamdani claimed to be black on a college application could be “just the tip of the iceberg” in terms of potential “fraud.’’

Up to 15% of infertile men have no detectable sperm in their semen.

Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill spending package invests about $170 billion overall in immigration and border enforcement

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A court in El Salvador has sentenced three former military officers for the 1982 killings of four Dutch journalists during the civil war

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JERUSALEM — Life in Israel has returned to normal following the ceasefire with Iran. Yet, amid this abrupt peace, many Israelis are now demanding that their government go a step further and end the war in Gaza, too, so that the hostages held by Hamas can be brought home safely. Read More

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Tim Mayer opened his campaign for the FIA presidency in combative fashion by accusing his election rival and the incumbent, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, of overseeing a “reign of terror” during his four years in charge.

Mayer, the son of the co-founder of the McLaren F1 team Teddy Mayer and a former longstanding FIA steward, with 15 years in the role in F1, maintains he was sacked at Ben Sulayem’s behest. He issued a withering assessment of the president’s tenure as he aired his platform for the vote, which will be held on 12 December.

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Trey, Fishman and the gang will turn heads at Forest Hills Stadium on July 22-23.

Consulting firm had multimillion-dollar role in contentious new aid scheme for shattered enclave

Extreme heat can affect brain function and mental health, causing irritability, anxiety and cognitive issues, with experts providing tips to protect your brain.

President sparks fresh outrage after calling bankers ‘Shylocks’ – but insists he’s ‘never heard of’ the term used as an offensive term

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised continued trade and investment in Trinidad and Tobago in an address to the nation’s parliament

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Save on Oral-B, Philips and more when the Prime Day sales kick off on 8 July

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Amid the mountain metaphors, head coach Rhian Wilkinson says her players are ready for opener against the Netherlands

Lucerne is noted primarily for its majestic lake and gorgeous medieval city centre, but it is also a part of central Switzerland where gently rolling hills give way to jagged Alpine peaks. For Wales, this tourist magnet marks the potentially awkward junction between the heady optimism of an exhilarating journey towards their first major tournament and the reality of the formidable challenge posed by Saturday’s opening match against the Netherlands.

Perhaps appropriately, Mount Pilatus towers above Stadion Allmend where Wales kick-off their Group D campaign. But the good news for their fans is that Rhian Wilkinson, the head coach, believes mountains are there for climbing. Indeed, Wilkinson clambered up Snowdon before announcing her squad for the tournament on the mountain’s summit last month.

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Group of independent publishers alleges the technology is harming their business by diverting web traffic and undermining original content.

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are men’s headliners at the All England Club, while Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva and Barbora Krejcikova are in action on the women’s side

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The return of blue book exams emerges as universities fight widespread AI academic dishonesty and educators debate whether to ban AI tools or teach responsible usage.

The British number three won 7-6 (5) 6-4 6-3.

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Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday and again dominated his competition, earning his 17th title in his last 18 tries.